| ZIP Code | 71463 |
| ZIP Code Name | Oakdale |
| Primary County | Allen Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 9,285 |
| Area Code(s) | 318 / 337 |
| Current Time | CST |
71463 is a United States ZIP Code located in Oakdale Louisiana. Portions of 71463 are also in Elizabeth. 71463 is primarily within Allen Parish with some portions in Evangeline Parish and Rapides Parish. 71463 is within the Lake Charles Area.
71463 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Louisiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 71463 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 71463 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71463 is White. The current unemployment level in 71463 is 5.5%.
| Population | 9,285 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.60% |
| Population Density | 34 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,195 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $44,628 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $50,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.67% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.06% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,623 | 65.67% |
| Black | 2,007 | 19.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,248 | 12.37% |
| Asian | 120 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.87% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 770 | 66.49% |
| Black | 348 | 30.05% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 521 | 9.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 409 | 7.17% |
| High School Diploma | 2,019 | 35.39% |
| No High School Diploma | 238 | 4.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 841 | 14.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,056 | 18.51% |
| Associates Degree | 474 | 8.31% |
| Masters Degree | 100 | 1.75% |
| Professional Degree | 11 | 0.19% |
| Doctorate Degree | 33 | 0.58% |
| Coordinates | 30.80257416,-92.69063568 |
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| Regions | Lake Charles AreaLaFayette AreaAlexandria Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Alexandria, LA |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 272 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 35f - Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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